•   Global and Local Perspectives of Travel and Tourism TOU1RZ001-3008 04.11.2024-17.01.2025  9   (ONLINE, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    Learning outcomes
    On successful completion of this course, the student:
    • knows tourism geography and its key concepts and models
    • understands tourism and travel competitiveness as an economic contributor
    • understands structure, services and key functions of a tourism destination
    • is familiar with transportation industry, its business environment, and understands their development as well as factors influencing them
    • is familiar with travel agency industry, its business environment, and understands their development as well as factors influencing them
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    No previous studies needed and no binding connections to other courses. In addition to this course the course Operational Project LEA1RZ002 (3 cr) is mandatory.
    Contents
    Contents
    • Origin and destination geography
    • Destination analysis model
    • Competitiveness of tourism
    • Current issues and future trends shaping travel and tourism
    • Operators and networks of transportation and travel agency industries
    • Sustainable destination
    • Service encounter and customer experience
    • Travel and tourism information resources
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    Grade 1
    The student has a modest understanding of diversity and potential of the travel and tourism industry.
    The student shows limited industry knowhow.
    The student can repeat some travel and tourism information, theories, models and sources.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3
    Grade 3
    The student has a good understanding of diversity and potential of the travel and tourism industry.
    The student shows industry knowhow quite well.
    The student has a quite comprehensive ability to utilize travel and tourism information, theories, models and sources.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    Grade 5
    The student has an excellent understanding of diversity and potential of the travel and tourism industry.
    The student shows thorough industry knowhow.
    The student has a strong ability to utilize travel and tourism information, theories, models, and sources.
    Campus

    Athens

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    04.11.2024 - 17.01.2025

    Enrollment

    08.03.2024 - 08.03.2024

    Groups
    • ONLINE
    • LEMONDE24S1
    Teachers

    Salla Ursin, Mia Tarhanen

    Seats

    15 - 15

    Degree Programme

    22HOTEM Degree Programme in Hospitality, Tourism and Experience Management

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    9.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5